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United Way VITA Program: Free Tax Prep & Community Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 16:46


On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett talks with Ashley Wenzel, VP of Development and Programs, and Haley Vaughn, Assistant Director of Economic Mobility wi

Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift | Fall Switchover

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 16:02


Bryan Barrett talks to Jennifer Sanchez with Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift. They're in the process of selling off summer items to make room for the fall switchov

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Center for the Arts | James & the Giant Peach, 2026 Season Reveal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 21:42


Bryan Barrett talks with Heather Steele and Aaron Johnson with The Center for the Arts. They talk about "James and the Giant Peach," the art exhibit and the upcoming 2026 seas

Boys & Girls Clubs | School Year Off to Great Start, College Tour During Fall Break & More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 17:23


Bryan Barrett talks to Michelle Clifford with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. She talks about the great start to the school year, teen college tours coming up

State Rep. Mike Sparks on Traffic, MTSU & More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 16:48


Bryan Barrett talks with State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) about traffic, state investment in MTSU and more.

BBB | September is National Preparedness Month

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 15:54


Host Bryan Barrett is joined by James Price from the Better Business Bureau to discuss how you can be better prepared for the unexpected. In recognition of National Preparedne

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | Life Insurance: Protecting What Matters Most

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 13:52


Bryan Barrett talks with Lee Colvin, Edward Jones financial advisor, about life insurance.

Second Harvest Food Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 17:54


On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett sits down with David Stockton from Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to talk about how their mission goes f

Beesley's Barks & Bourbon Fundraiser & Planning for Your Pet's Future

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 16:23


On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett is joined by Dawn Roberts from the Beesley Animal Clinic and Foundation to talk about two important topics for pet own

Salvation Army Events with Bryan Barrett & Sgt. Ruby Keith - August 26, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 17:13


Listen to the latest upload of the Rutherford Issues, hosted by Bryan Barrett. This episode features insights from Sgt. Ruby Keith of the Salvation Army Murfreesboro Corps, re

Child Advocacy Center | 25th Anniversary Recap and Light Up the Night Event

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 15:54


On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett sits down with Karista Colwell and Elizabeth Benton from the Child Advocacy Center in Murfreesboro to reflect on the o

Overdose Awareness Day with Tennessee Department of Correction

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 11:28


Join host Bryan Barrett on today's Rutherford Issues podcast as he speaks with Richard Boyd, Program Director of the Tennessee Department of Correction Murfreesboro

Rutherford County School Board Chair Claire Maxwell

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 21:53


Bryan Barrett talks with Rutherford County School Board Chair Claire Maxwell about the start of high school football, new facilities at Riverdale and Oakland, future scho

Community Rallies to Restore the Captain William Lytle Cemetery | Aug. 21, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 20:55


Rutherford Issues Hosted by Bryan Barrett Guests: Jim Sandman & Mark Young, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) In Today’s Episode: Bryan Barrett welc

BBB's James Price on Today's Top Scams & How to Stay Safe | Aug. 20, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 16:05


Planning Your Business Exit with Edward Jones | Aug. 19, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 18:09


In Today’s Episode: Bryan Barrett talks with Lee Colvin, Edward Jones financial advisor on planning your business exit. Exploring how business owners can prepare fo

MCS Spotlight: Education, Community, and a Pickleball Tournament

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 16:58


Bryan Barrett welcomes Lisa Trail, Communications Director for Murfreesboro City Schools, to talk about the exciting start to the new school year. From completing the kinderga

"Stuff the Bus & Beyond: Building Community with United Way SCTN"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 20:09


In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with Lucie Burchfield, VP of Development & Engagement, and Travis Welton, Director of Corporate Partnerships at United Way of Sout

Back to School Traffic & Big-Hearted Community: RCEMS Responds and Rallies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 17:09


In this episode, Bryan Barrett talks with Brent Carter from Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) about how back-to-school traffic impacts emergency response ti

Steered Straight and Steered Straight Furniture and Thrift

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 15:27


Bryan Barrett talks with Jennifer Sanchez with Steered Straight and Steered Straight Furniture and Thrift. She says Michael DeLeon  is back in schools making present

James and the Giant Peach + New CFA Teen Academy + Fall Theater Preview + MORE!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 17:36


In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro! Join host Bryan Barrett as we chat with Tara Winton, Education Director and director of

Making a Difference: The Heart of Tennessee Red Cross Impact Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 18:56


In this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett welcomes John Mitchell, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee chapter. Together, they discus

Talking Tennessee: Politics, Community, and a BBQ Bash in Smyrna

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 22:23


In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) and Roger Thomas to dive into key topics impacting our community — including the upcoming

Better Business Bureau | cityCurrent Breakfast, Coffee & Connections and Songwriter's Night

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 16:13


Bryan Barrett talks with James Price of the Better Business Bureau about several upcoming events you will want to know about. The first, On August 21st, cityCurrent is having

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | You Have an Estate Plan - Whether You Know It or Not

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 15:20


Murfreesboro Parks & Rec | Update on Several Projects

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 12:34


In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with Nate Williams from Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation to discuss exciting updates and future plans across the city. From the Tow

Inside the Boys & Girls Clubs: Summer Highlights & Back-to-School Readiness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 15:46


In this episode of the WGNS podcast, host Bryan Barrett sits down with Michelle Clifford of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County to talk all things kids, community,

STEM Sparks: Igniting Futures with TVA Grants

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 17:36


In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with Adam May of the Tennessee Valley Authority to talk all things STEM. From exciting classroom projects to the ins and outs of apply

Legal Aid Society | Their Services, Ready to Rent, Legal Clinic & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 15:41


Bryan Barrett talks with Alise Housden with Legal Aid Society. She talks about the work of the non-profit, their Ready to Rent program, information on legal clinics and m

From Patient to Purpose: Chloe Burns' Inspiring Journey with Special Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 18:44


Bryan Barrett sits down with Kasey Ewing, Director of Development at Special Kids, and Chloe Burns, Investor Relations Specialist. Chloe shares her unique journey from being a

Milestone Moments: 25 Years of the Child Advocacy Center with Sharon DeBoer & Presley Hosford

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 17:43


Bryan Barrett sits down with Executive Director Sharon DeBoer and team member Presley Hosford from the Child Advocacy Center to reflect on 25 years of dedicated service in Rut

Inside Rutherford Schools: Policy Updates, New Schools, and What's Ahead with Chair Claire Maxwell

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 23:16


In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with Rutherford County School Board Chair Claire Maxwell to discuss an eventful summer of planning and progress in the district. Chair

BBB | Scholarship Scams: What Every Student & Parent Needs to Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 15:50


In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with James Price from the Better Business Bureau to discuss a growing concern: scholarship scams targeting students and their families

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | Should You Trust a Finfluencer?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 14:20


Bryan Barrett talks with Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin about "finfluencers," or financial influencers.

Bryan Barrett Chats with Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools About Back-to-School Plans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 13:11


In this episode, Bryan Barrett talks with Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools to discuss preparations for the upcoming academic year, which kicks off in just a

Rutherford Co. PAWS | Empty the Shelters, Summerween, Volunteers & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 16:56


Bryan Barrett sits down with Sebastian Jordan, Braelyn Nores, and Steve "The Cat Man" Edwards from Rutherford County PAWS to discuss the final days of the Bissell Pet Foundati

Why Early Childhood Development Matters – with United Way of South Central Tennessee

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 18:52


In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with Ella Weaver, Vice President of Collective Impact, and Rachel Hagler, Early Childhood Development Coordinator at United Way of Sou

Salvation Army | Camp Season Continues, Christmas in July & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 12:34


Bryan Barrett talks with Regan Love, Community Relations & Development Director with the local Salvation Army. She discusses previous and current camps, "Christmas in July

Center for the Arts | What's on Stage, Bonus Show, Summer Camps and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 16:10


Bryan Barrett sits down with Heather Steele, Program Director, and Keri Boe, Director of Theatre & Operations at the Center for the Arts. They discuss the exciting product

Red Cross | Volunteers, Texas Flooding, Blood Drives and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 17:39


Bryan Barrett talks with John Mitchell, Executive Director of the Heart of Tennessee chapter of the American Red Cross. He talks about great area volunteers, volunteer opportu

Ginny Williams and State Rep. Mike Sparks | Jefferson Pike, Wings of Freedom & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 21:51


Bryan Barrett talks with Ginny Williams and State Rep. Mike Sparks, who talk about the opening of the Jefferson Pike expansion, Wings of Freedom Fish Fry in September and more

Better Business Bureau | Online Buying Tips & How to Help Texas Flood Victims

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 17:14


Bryan Barrett talks with James Price of the Better Business Bureau, who shares tips on buying online and how to help flood victims in Texas.

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